About Berkeley

Berkeley College has been preparing students for successful careers since 1931. Times have changed, but our “students first” commitment hasn’t. Everything we do is designed to help students achieve professional and personal success. Berkeley College offers career-focused programs, supportive professors with real-world industry knowledge, hands-on learning through our internship program, and a variety of supplemental programs and activities.

Academics

Berkeley offers a range of degree and certificate programs to help prepare students for some of today’s most in-demand careers. Programs are developed with input from industry experts to prepare students for the professional world. Updates give students the current skills that employers require, and programs are added to reflect the professional marketplace. Programs are offered through the Larry L. Luing School of Business, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Health Studies, and the School of Graduate Studies. Undergraduate curricula are supported by the School of Liberal Arts to ensure a well-rounded education.

Admissions

Berkeley College has a rolling admissions process that is fast and easy, and help is available every step of the way. Acceptance decisions are based on more than just past performance in school—we consider potential for success as well. An Admissions advisor will help you choose a program of study, arrange a tour of the Berkeley facilities, and answer all of your questions.

Campuses

Berkeley College has campuses in New York, New Jersey, and online. While each Berkeley location has the facilities and resources to provide you with an outstanding career-focused education, each has its own “personality.” Whether you choose to study in the city, the suburbs, or online, you’ll have access to everything you’ll need. Many students choose to take classes at more than one campus or combine on-site and online classes to complete their degree.

Student and Career Services

Students come first at Berkeley College, and a variety of support is provided. Students may also participate in a range of activities that promote personal growth and development. And, a dedicated team of Career Services specialists works closely with students throughout their time at Berkeley—and beyond.

Berkeley Today Stories

Berkeley College Alumna Achieves Her Career Goals

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When Edwina Kulego left Sweden to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at Berkeley College in Midtown Manhattan, she had three goals: Graduate with honors in three years; pursue a career in international business and fashion while also utilizing her language skills; and secure company sponsorship which would allow her to work full-time in the United States.

“I am happy to say that I have accomplished all of those goals and now a new journey begins,” said Ms. Kulego, who speaks five languages and graduated from Berkeley College with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business in 2010.

In June 2013, Ms. Kulego was promoted to International Account Executive in the Sales Department at Advanstar Communications, PROJECT Global Tradeshow division, in Manhattan. This new position involves travel to Europe and Asia to recruit international designers for the company’s fashion trade shows, held bi-annually in New York City and Las Vegas.

Berkeley College a Perfect Fit for International Student

Reflecting on her academic journey and career success, Ms. Kulego said that Berkeley College was the perfect fit.

“I chose Berkeley because I felt that it provided the best assistance for international students and also offered a great combination of international business, fashion and marketing courses,” Ms. Kulego said.

In addition, she liked the fact that Berkeley College not only requires students to do an internship prior to graduation, but also assists students in seeking out different job experiences while pursuing a degree.

Internships Provide Valuable Experience and Networking Opportunities

As a college freshman, Ms. Kulego served as an intern in the fashion department at Essence magazine. Her second internship was at Tommy Hilfiger where she worked as an assistant to Andy Hilfiger.

“There were stylists, merchandisers and retailers going in and out of Tommy Hilfiger all of the time and that provided a great networking opportunity,” Ms. Kulego said. “I introduced myself to them and handed them my business card, telling them to call me if they ever needed an intern.”

Networking led Ms. Kulego to her final internship at Advanstar Communications as an assistant in the Sales Department of the PROJECT Global Trade Show division.

“This was a very inspirational experience with people from merchandising, sales and marketing all working together,” Ms. Kulego said. “I really enjoyed the ‘idea sessions’ because everyone’s ideas – from the president of the company down to the intern – were valid. That really impressed me.”

Required Internship Leads to Rewarding Full-time Position

Ms. Kulego also made an impression on the company. Just a week before graduation she was offered an Optional Practical Training (OPT) position as an Executive Assistant to the President. International college students in the United States are allowed to work in an OPT position for one year. When her OPT ended, the company agreed to sponsor Ms. Kulego, allowing her to continue working in the United States.

Ms. Kulego said that she constantly draws on skills learned at Berkeley College to succeed in her job.

“One of the most valuable skills I learned at Berkeley College was how to communicate a company’s brand clearly,” Ms. Kulego said. “With competition emerging, that skill helps me to close deals.”